In 5 states, Republicans may lose every statewide executive race on the ballot
Summary
Democrats swept the statewide executive offices on the ballot in Georgia, Texas, Nevada and Wisconsin, and they held three offices in Arizona while leading in three others. The victories also shifted control of offices that oversee utility rates, oil and gas regulation, schools, state lawsuits and election administration.Key Facts
- Democrats won all eight statewide executive offices on the ballot in Georgia.
- In Texas, Democrats flipped all six statewide executive offices on the ballot, including governor and lieutenant governor.
- Democrats won all six statewide executive offices on the ballot in Nevada, flipping the governor, lieutenant governor and controller positions.
- In Wisconsin, Democrats won the state treasurer’s office, the only statewide office still held by a Republican.
- In Arizona, Democrats held the offices of governor, attorney general and secretary of state, and led in three other executive races.
- Democratic wins gave the party a 3–2 majority on Georgia’s Public Service Commission, which sets utility rates and approves long-term electricity plans.
- Jon Rosenthal’s victory broke the Republican monopoly on Texas’ Railroad Commission, which regulates oil and gas production and pipeline safety.
- Democrats won all four Texas Supreme Court seats on the ballot, leaving Republicans with a 5–4 majority on the court.
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